Troubleshooting - Nikon D700 User Manual

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of
common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon
representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most
column for more information.
❚❚ Display
Problem
Viewfinder is out of focus.
Viewfinder is dark.
Displays turn off without
warning.
Unusual characters
displayed in control panel.
Displays in control panel
or viewfinder are
unresponsive and dim.
Fine lines are visible
around active focus point
or display turns red when
focus point is highlighted.
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A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control
panel and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this
phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the
camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again,
or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and
reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In the event of
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continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described
above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at
the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the card will not
be affected.
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Solution
Adjust viewfinder focus or use
optional diopter adjustment lenses.
Insert a fully-charged battery.
Choose longer delays for Custom
Setting c2 (Auto meter-off delay)
or c4 (Monitor off delay).
See "A Note on Electronically-
Controlled Cameras, " below.
The response times and brightness
of these displays varies with
temperature.
These phenomena are normal for
this type of viewfinder and do not
indicate a malfunction.
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